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Defrauded by New Car Dealer

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue the dealer.
You can sue the dealer.

How do I get my money back from an unscrupulous mover?

Answered 7 years and a month ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
What are the circumstances ? What happened ? We would like to discuss this matter with you. Please call me. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
What are the circumstances ? What happened ? We would like to discuss this matter with you. Please call me. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600

Attorney needed against a Local College

Answered 7 years and a month ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
We need to discuss the allegations and then we need to determine what we can prove. We would use our private detective to gather the evidence. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, esq. 732-797-1600
We need to discuss the allegations and then we need to determine what we can prove. We would use our private detective to gather the evidence. Please... Read More

Dealer did not disclose major engine issue

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to work with the manufacturer and dealer. You need to put everything in writing. You need to be specific. Please call if you need help. Ed dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
You need to work with the manufacturer and dealer. You need to put everything in writing. You need to be specific. Please call if you need help. Ed... Read More

Someone has been sending money to my bank account in my name and now we are no longer friends and still want the money, can I get in trouble ?

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You already KNOW the answer. Its not intended to be your money so why would you expect some entitlement to keep it. If its sent in money order fashion, that also means YOU depositied it, so you need to send all the money to her or the sender and refuse any further MO from either. 
You already KNOW the answer. Its not intended to be your money so why would you expect some entitlement to keep it. If its sent in money order... Read More

I got scammed by a consignment store in NYC

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue the corporation that owned the store, but collection is an issue especially if they are bankrupt.
You can sue the corporation that owned the store, but collection is an issue especially if they are bankrupt.

I Need a lawyer in the Yonkers NY area with a cemetery dispute

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
The type of lawyer depends on the relief you want.  If it involves digging up the grave, there is a special proceeding for this in Surrogate's Court.
The type of lawyer depends on the relief you want.  If it involves digging up the grave, there is a special proceeding for this in Surrogate's... Read More

A hospital forged my signature in order to bill me for an emergency visit. They were not able to help me said i didn't need to sign anything.

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to dispute this with them in writing and set out the specifics. Otherwise, not sure what would be needed to treat you for being stuck with a syringe that ANY ER wouldnot have the ability to treat and presumably with you working in a medical environment that your employer did nothave treatment supplies on the jobsite. I suspect there is more to this story than presented but you will need to address this in detail with the hospital at issue. Otherwise, you may have to hirea lawye at some expense to intervene and go from there. ... Read More
You will need to dispute this with them in writing and set out the specifics. Otherwise, not sure what would be needed to treat you for being stuck... Read More

Auto dealership did not disclose vehicle damage

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Unless you asked or had the vehicle inspected, they are not required to tell you about damage to the car. The can't defraud or lie about it but they aren't required to do your job as a consumer whcih is to make sure its a good deal. The sort of exception to this is CPO vehicles, where there may be an implied warranty based on the certification representations. Other than that you should have gottena carfax BEFORE you decided to buy the vehicle, not after you did it. ... Read More
Unless you asked or had the vehicle inspected, they are not required to tell you about damage to the car. The can't defraud or lie about it but they... Read More

Greetings, I purchased a 2010 Cadillac SRX from NJ Stay Auto Auction that seemed to be an excellent low mileage vehicle...

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
The NJ Lemon law does not help you.  Thus, you are relying on the warranties you purchased.  Sue for your damages.  No one else, like BBB or NJ AG cares.
The NJ Lemon law does not help you.  Thus, you are relying on the warranties you purchased.  Sue for your damages.  No one else, like... Read More

Being sued by discover card it involves freedom debt relief

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Freedom Debt Relief is a debt resolution company. It doesn't mean that the credit card company can't sue you. 
Freedom Debt Relief is a debt resolution company. It doesn't mean that the credit card company can't sue you. 

My daughter's father left a Vanguard account Amount over 600,000.00. While waiting for it transfer to her it dropped to 73,000 does she have a case

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Not if the investment simply went down, and nothing was stolen.
Not if the investment simply went down, and nothing was stolen.

Identity Theft

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
We can help you correct all of the appropriate reoords. The task is tedious. One must make a careful written record with all the 'record keepers'. Please call asap to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
We can help you correct all of the appropriate reoords. The task is tedious. One must make a careful written record with all the 'record keepers'.... Read More

My brother forged my signature on a check we got from our leasing apartment and he spent all the money and didn’t let me know . What should I do ?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can have him arrested from forgery/theft.
You can have him arrested from forgery/theft.

What type of lawyer do I need to represent me when I was assaulted in a restaurant and the patron pulled a gun on me, and beat me up.He was arrested a

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Personal Injury lawyer. Preferably one with negligent security experience. That stated, absent some additonal facts, you won't have much a of a claim against the restaurant and the attacker likely has no money. 
Personal Injury lawyer. Preferably one with negligent security experience. That stated, absent some additonal facts, you won't have much a of a claim... Read More

What type of lawyer I need for being charged to punch out my own catalytic converter by dealership

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
I am pretty sure that there is no dealer that will claim they agreedto punch out a CATCON, let alone for 65 dollars. Not sure what"fraud" you reference otherwise. 
I am pretty sure that there is no dealer that will claim they agreedto punch out a CATCON, let alone for 65 dollars. Not sure what"fraud" you... Read More

how do i file criminal charges against the person who stole and cashed my rent money order?

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not sure why this is an issue 1 year later, but you would simply contact local law enforcement and file a complaint. 
Not sure why this is an issue 1 year later, but you would simply contact local law enforcement and file a complaint. 

I was sold a truck that want the one they told me.

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Since it was obvious that what you test drove (white truck) and what they sold you (black truck) were different, not sure why you accepted the black truck. Also, it appears that you have had the truck of almost a year. I would say that at this point, you are stuck with the truck. Read the extended warranty yourself to see if the transmission is covered or not. If you are not sure, then reach out to the warranty company to find out if the transmission is covered or not. If it is not covered, then you are stuck. ... Read More
Since it was obvious that what you test drove (white truck) and what they sold you (black truck) were different, not sure why you accepted the black... Read More

We want our boat dealer to repay us for a Bimini and shipping cost he was suppose to supply unpon purchase of pontoon

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You are probably not going be able to use failure to include a bimini top that you already replaced as a basis for rscinding the purchase. You can try but it will likelt be a very expensive lawsuit effort with low success rate.You might be able to sue for the cost of the bimini top if it was listed in the sales docs and not provided but it might not be worth the invesment in legal fees to do so. ... Read More
You are probably not going be able to use failure to include a bimini top that you already replaced as a basis for rscinding the purchase. You can... Read More

Will I be able to sue someone that has taken my money but has not done the work for what i have paid for?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You DO realize that most litigaton lawyers charge $300+ an hour right?and Filing fees even for small claims court likely cost that much or more? While you might want to spend the money to sue for "specific performance" to make him provide what was agreed and paid for, if the value of that is worth spending thousands of dollar in legal fees to enforce because it will make you famous to or somehting along that line. Otherwise, this was handled poorly on your part and the cost of learning to do better is $325.00... Read More
You DO realize that most litigaton lawyers charge $300+ an hour right?and Filing fees even for small claims court likely cost that much or more?... Read More

i bought a car from a buy here pay here with a brake problem he said he will fix it the next day he never fix it ,i keep paying the car for 3 month

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
UNless there was a written warranty - this is all a verbal "he said- she said" case that wull cost more than the $2,000.00 at issue to file a lawsuit over. You will likely have to just pay the expense fo the repairs as thats the risk you take buying a iused car. 
UNless there was a written warranty - this is all a verbal "he said- she said" case that wull cost more than the $2,000.00 at issue to file a lawsuit... Read More

Moving company increased prices as they showed up to move us from NY to TX. Had us in tough position as our job in TX begins soon. What can we do?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It depends what you signed.  It is small claims.  You can sue yourself.
It depends what you signed.  It is small claims.  You can sue yourself.

I suspect my mechanic is being fradulant. What can I do

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Sue for what you paid and take the car to someone else.
Sue for what you paid and take the car to someone else.

Carfax fraud?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should work with the dealership and provide them with the written Carfax documents. Push the dealership as far as you can. If you are not successful, please give me a call. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
You should work with the dealership and provide them with the written Carfax documents. Push the dealership as far as you can. If you are not... Read More

what type of lawyer do I need to sue Sears Service

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The written agreement is the controlling document. The verbal agreements are not binding. I would work with Sears and Maytag. They are both good companies. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
The written agreement is the controlling document. The verbal agreements are not binding. I would work with Sears and Maytag. They are both good... Read More
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